The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast 246: Dr. Donald Shrump Jr, (DC, MS, CSCS) Founder, CORE Performance Labs: Circadian Biology For Ultimate Sleep & Performance Optimization!
Dr. Donald (DC, MS, CSCS) works with high-output leaders and pros who want steady energy, sound sleep, and clear decision-making under pressure. Trained as a scientist and former decathlete, he runs a diagnostics-first process: measure first (labs, sleep architecture, HRV, cognitive speed, recovery), act second (light and rhythm, training, sleep, nutrition, travel), then track the deltas in plain numbers. He blends East + West methodologies - nature’s tools before prescriptions - and aligns each client’s MD, trainer, and nutrition so the plan runs as one roadmap. His practice is referral-led and confidentiality is standard. Current work includes select 1:1 advisories and a small, invite-only cohort for leaders who want a clear, sustainable system for health and performance.
As a fruit of his labor, CORE Performance Labs is on the way - an evidence-led program built from his vast experience. If you’d like an early look, follow Dr. Donald on LinkedIn to stay in the loop.
SHOWNOTES:
😴 How circadian biology determines when your body is actually ready for sleep
😴 Why sleep timing matters more than sleep duration
😴 How chronotypes explain night owls, early birds, and persistent sleep struggles
😴 How elite performers protect sleep while competing late at night
😴 When sleep tracking helps—and when it creates anxiety
😴 Why the sleep environment often matters more than supplements
😴 How cortisol & melatonin and blood sugar disruptions ruin sleep quality
😴 Why glucose spikes at night trigger middle-of-the-night wake-ups
😴 How light exposure and body temperature control sleep depth
😴 Why sleep routines borrowed from others can backfire
😴 How morning routines quietly shape nighttime melatonin release
😴 Why personalized sleep strategies outperform one-size-fits-all advice
😴 And many more
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